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TNG 791R

1977 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,645 mi
Last recorded59,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNG 791R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 59,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,808 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,381 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,527 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 48,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight interaction on rear lamps

Pass 23 May 2009 48,373 miles

slight interaction on rear lamps

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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TNG 791R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TNG 791R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNG 791R registered?

TNG 791R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1977.

Is TNG 791R safe to buy?

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